Lexington, MA 02420 · 02421
Lexington Real Estate
The Battle Green, the Minuteman Bikeway and a rare cluster of mid-century modern neighborhoods
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- ZIP codes
- 02420 · 02421
- Getting around
- MBTA bus routes 62 and 76 from Lexington Center to Alewife (Red Line); Lexpress town shuttle; Route 2 and Route 128
- Typical homes
- Colonials, Capes and split-levels, antique homes near the center, mid-century modern enclaves and newer construction
On April 19, 1775, militia and British regulars exchanged fire on Lexington's town common, and the Battle Green has anchored the town ever since. Buckman Tavern, where the militia gathered that morning, stands beside it, and the Hancock-Clarke House, where Paul Revere rode to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock, is a short walk away. Lexington has a second claim on history too, as home to some of the earliest planned modernist neighborhoods in the country.
Lexington Center stretches along Massachusetts Avenue from the Battle Green, with shops, cafes, the Cary Memorial Building and the old railroad depot. The rail line itself is gone, replaced by the Minuteman Bikeway, which links the center to Arlington and Alewife in one direction and Bedford in the other. Minute Man National Historical Park extends along the Battle Road toward Lincoln and Concord. Without a train station, most Boston trips start with a drive, a bike ride or an MBTA bus to Alewife.
Where Lexington is
Living in Lexington
What makes Lexington special
Battle Green
The site of the first shots of the Revolution, with the Minuteman Statue and the Revolutionary Monument, and Buckman Tavern alongside.
Minuteman Bikeway
A paved rail trail running through Lexington Center, connecting to Arlington and Alewife Station to the east and Bedford to the west.
Modernist neighborhoods
Six Moon Hill, Five Fields and Peacock Farm are planned mid-century communities of modern houses set into wooded land with shared open space.
Lexington Center
The town's main street along Massachusetts Avenue, with independent shops, restaurants, the Cary Memorial Building and the historic depot.
Minute Man park
The national historical park preserves the Battle Road between Lexington, Lincoln and Concord, with walking trails and historic houses.
The Market
Lexington homes & real estate
Most of Lexington's housing is single-family. Antique and Victorian houses line Massachusetts Avenue and the streets near the Battle Green and in East Lexington. Large parts of town were built after World War II with Colonials, Capes, ranches and split-levels, and Lexington is unusual for its modernist enclaves, including Six Moon Hill and Five Fields by The Architects Collaborative and Peacock Farm by Walter Pierce and Danforth Compton. Many older homes have been expanded or replaced with new construction. Condos and townhouses are available in a number of complexes around town.
Buyers comparing homes here often weigh walking distance to Lexington Center or the bikeway, the bus options to Alewife, and access to Route 2 and Route 128. Modernist houses come with their own considerations, such as flat roofs, single-pane glass and radiant heat, and some enclaves have shared land managed by a neighborhood association. The center sits within local historic districts with exterior design review. To see how recent Lexington sales compare with the homes you are considering, let us know and we will gather them.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes cover Lexington?
Lexington uses two ZIP codes, 02420 and 02421, which together cover the whole town.
How do you get to downtown Boston from Lexington?
Lexington has no train station, so most people drive via Route 2 or take MBTA bus route 62 or 76 from Lexington Center to Alewife and transfer to the Red Line. The Minuteman Bikeway also connects to Alewife for cyclists.
What types of homes are for sale in Lexington?
Most listings are single-family homes, including antique houses near the center, postwar Colonials, Capes and split-levels, mid-century modern homes in planned neighborhoods, and new construction. Condos and townhouses make up a smaller share.
What are Lexington's mid-century modern neighborhoods?
The best-known planned enclaves are Six Moon Hill and Five Fields, designed by The Architects Collaborative (the firm co-founded by Walter Gropius), and Peacock Farm, designed by Walter Pierce and Danforth Compton. Each features modern houses sited on wooded land with community-owned open space.
What is Lexington known for?
Lexington is known as the site of the first battle of the American Revolution, for the Battle Green and its historic taverns and houses, for the Minuteman Bikeway, and for its mid-century modern neighborhoods.
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